Top 10 Car Battery Chargers

A car's battery sometimes needs to be recharged to keep it working. This is true for sudden temperature changes, increased load consumption in the on-board network (powerful audio systems, heated seats, etc.) or when using a car for traveling short distances when the battery does not have time to recover its volume from a regular generator.

Our review presents the best chargers available on the domestic market. The distribution of models in the ranking is based on the characteristics of devices, user feedback and evaluative opinions of experts in the field of automotive electronics.

Top Automatic Chargers

A feature of this category of devices is the automatic adjustment of the current, the value of which varies according to the charge level of the battery. This method prevents the "boiling" of the electrolyte and ensures a long battery life.

3 ORION PW150

The most simple and at the same time practical charging unit, working in automatic mode with lead-acid batteries. This is a model that strikingly differs from competitors by rating: the ascetic appearance of the front panel contains only two indicators - no switches, no knobs of the regulator and a display that indicates the magnitude of the charging current. There is a battery charge control light and, in its essence, a diode of activity of the flowing process.

As for charging, the ORION PW150 is not able to pull out a discharged to zero battery, and can only help those who are in actual "death" survive. At this, his talents are exhausted, but simplicity still gains a bit of popularity among users. Owners of the charger ORION PW150, leaving reviews, mainly evaluate this device from the positive side. Using it is very simple, you do not need to control anything - the battery can be connected to it, even for a whole week, and you shouldn’t be afraid of overcharging and damage to the battery. Many motorists have been able with it to extend the operational life of the battery for another season. However, for this purpose it was necessary to always put the battery on recharging at sub-zero temperatures.

2 Auto electrics T-1001AR

The charger supports a maximum current of 9 A and can restore battery capacity up to 110 A * h for cars (12 V) or motorcycles (6 V). Reversible current saves the plate from premature failure and contributes to a more efficient restoration of working capacity.

Owners, leaving reviews, reasonably consider T-1001AR the best charger. The device can work with gel batteries and batteries with AGM technology.Regular use prevents sulphation of the battery plates (the most common cause of its failure) and reduces the self-discharge current. In addition to displaying the battery status on the display, using the device, you can also check the operation of the generator and the relay controller.

1 QUATTRO ELEMENTI i-Charge 10

Not too compact expensive device for automatic recharging of high-class car batteries. Easily cope with the gradual "refilling" of batteries with a capacity of 100 Ah. The beginning of the charging process takes place at a nominal current of 6.5 A. Gradually, processing the data obtained from the battery terminals, the device itself selects the optimum mode for these conditions, either increasing or decreasing the ammeter reading.

Another important factor is the presence of a malfunction alert system, due to which it becomes at times easier to control the process of work. Owners, leaving their reviews, indicate in them that with the help of QUATTRO ELEMENTI i-Charge 10 were able to extend the life of the regular battery and save themselves from problems starting the engine in the cold. The only thing that this device lacks (judging by the owners' opinion) is the system of forced charge, which allows "raising dead" batteries.

The best manual-type chargers

Punching chargers for reanimation of "tightly" dead batteries. They are distinguished by an instantaneous and stable transfer of a current of a certain force to the terminals, which is perceived by the battery in small volumes. Gradually, the battery comes to life and begins to take the current in full portions.

The main drawback of such chargers is the need for constant monitoring - from the excess energy the electrolyte in the battery begins to boil, which often leads to an explosion of the battery itself and causes damage to property and health. They cost an order of magnitude cheaper than automatic analogs, but for security reasons (if there is no time to monitor the charge process), it is better to resort to buying an automatic device.

4 KOLNER KBCN 4

Simple enough, and, nevertheless, a reliable starting-charger will help in case of need to quickly start the car engine - the main thing is that there is a 220 V network or an alternator nearby. Actually, this specimen does not demonstrate anything new - it meets the standard requirements for recharging 12-volt batteries, and does so quite conscientiously. Unlike many much more serious models, the KOLNER KBCH 4 has an additional short-circuit protection module stitched in, so the erroneous connection of the terminals will not be fatal to the battery.

Charge is indicated by means of distinguishable LEDs, both at night and in the daytime. The only serious inconvenience of the device is the need for periodic monitoring - from excessive saturation with current, the electrolyte can simply boil. However, user reviews positively evaluate the convenient case and device capabilities. In addition, the “start-up” KOLNER has one of the most affordable prices on the market, which attracts its new owners.

3 Sonar UZP-210

Modern system with a pulse voltage converter, clothed in the case of an echo of the 90s. The model is so practical that the first advantage can be called simple and clear manual control. The remaining manipulations are simply superfluous: Sonar UZP-210 does everything by itself, in automatic mode. This is a clear example of a combination of two conceptually different ways of management, which gives excellent results. Two charging modes - with a maximum of 12 A or 6 A for different types of batteries.Charging proceeds according to the classical scenario of the automatic method: fast recharging, equalization of current supply to the standard value, as the battery saturates, transition to the buffer mode and voltage stabilization at the saturation level.

Advantages:

• impressive short starting current (200 A for one or two seconds);
• compactness;
• Automatic charging with manually adjustable parameters.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

2 ZPU 135

The most powerful start-charging transformer device with a manual type of control, the potential of which can be enough to "breathe life" into an empty capacious battery. The maximum charge current reaches an impressive figure of 13 A, and the starting current and even more is a one-time release of 140 A (for 10-15 seconds, on a simple estimate, it can instantly “boil” the electrolyte even in a 140 Ah battery (and 12 24-volt). Only a small number of consumers prefer to resort to home use of such a device - it has become much more common in auto repair shops, services and transport shops of private and public enterprises. The only drawback of the system is I am in the absence of protection against the occurrence of a short circuit - when fixing the terminals should be especially careful.

Advantages:

• high rated power starting mode and normal charging;
• elementary management;
• attractive value.

Disadvantages:

• the likelihood of short-circuit terminals and device failure.

1 FUBAG COLD START 300/12

FUBAG COLD START 300/12 became the leader among the starting and charging devices included in our rating. Despite the microprocessor automatic control of the device, it was in this category because of the ability to quickly reanimate the car battery, and to ensure reliable engine start in the harsh conditions of winter and with an acute shortage of time.

Owners' reviews emphasize the possibility of using FUBAG COLD START to restore completely “dead” batteries after a deep discharge. As a result of using the charger, the perspective of the battery can be transferred for recycling for at least one more calendar season, and the purchase of a new power source for the car will not be needed at all.

The best microprocessor controlled chargers

Modern high-tech chargers, in addition to the proactive recharging of batteries, allow you to recover deeply discharged batteries of various types of design. By adjusting the current and voltage according to a given algorithm, these devices increase the service life of the battery, which confirms its high efficiency.

3 SMART-POWER SP-25N Professional

One of the representatives of a small cohort of chargers, working not only with 12-volt, but with 24-volt batteries. Despite its inconspicuous dimensions, it is quite a powerful device capable of charging electrolyte batteries in the realities of industrial scale. If you follow the trend of purchases, it becomes clear that about 20% of consumers buy the device for personal use, while the rest are representatives of service centers, car repair and maintenance stations. However, the high build quality and the covered operating range significantly add to the price of the SMART-POWER SP-25N Professional, due to which budget users are eliminated at the stage of a quick choice.

Nevertheless, the owners are satisfied with the work of the charger. Particular attention is paid to the reviews of moisture resistance of the body and the presence of an information display, clearly reflecting the processes of the charge. The build quality and reliability of the component parts is highly appreciated - the device can work almost non-stop, making small breaks only for connecting to another battery.Battery recovery modes after deep discharge fully justify the cost of this equipment.

2 RedHotDot VOLTA G-260

The control panel of this charger is quite simple, and is clear, so it is almost impossible to make a mistake when choosing the mode of operation with a battery. The device is made of high-quality parts and has an excellent assembly, which, ultimately, determines its professional level of technical characteristics and durability.

Users using RedHotDot VOLTA G-260 can serve not only ordinary car batteries. It can charge motorcycle (6 V), as well as parallel connected pairs of batteries (24 V) used in some elite cars and heavy trucks. In the reviews, the model is characterized positively - the owners like the complete automation of the process, the safety systems that are triggered in emergency situations (network heating, short circuits) and the availability of the battery recovery mode after deep discharge.

1 DAEWOO DW 800

One of the best microprocessor controlled chargers. Provides diagnostics of the status of the connected battery, independently selects the amperage and the amount of applied voltage, depending on the selected mode (smooth, express, winter and auto).

It has the most effective protection systems in case of short circuit, overheating of wiring and non-observance of polarity. In the reviews, the owners on the positive side assess the presence and information content of the LCD display, the diagnostic mode and desulfation mode. In addition, the device can work with five different types of batteries and with regular use to recharge the car battery, allows you to increase its life. In some cases, more than twice the normal battery life is known.

How to choose a good charger

To select the ideal charger in terms of operating parameters and durability, you should pay attention to a number of important criteria:

1. Purpose Devices are divided into three types:

• launchers, whose task is a one-time reanimation of the battery to obtain immediate results;
• chargers, designed for long-lasting, but full battery;
• Start-Charging - a combination of the first two types of devices, serving as a universal device.

The choice depends on your personal preferences.

2. Charging method. This category has only two methods: autoin which the voltage is regulated by the device as the battery charge increases, and classic (hand)requiring periodic monitoring of the process by the user.
3. Modes of supported voltages. Parameter that determines the typology of rechargeable batteries. So, some devices are designed to charge unpretentious 6-volt batteries, standing on a motorcycle, while others feed a powerful 24-volt or more averaged battery at 12 volts.
4. Availability of additional functions. Some manufacturers tend to add distinctive features to their products, whether they are original LEDs, battery power modes (Boost, impulse charging, etc.) or equipping the device with a drive capable of storing the results of charging sessions.

We also recommend to pay attention to the complete set, the length of the standard wires with supply terminals and, in fact, the total cost of the product.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of battery chargers?
We vote!

QUATTRO ELEMENTI

Orion

Sonar

SMART-POWER

Kolner

TM "NikA AntaS" (ZPU 135)

RedHotDot

DAEWOO

Fubag

Auto electrics

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